• Apple Crisp with Molasses Drizzle

    Apple Crisp with Molasses Drizzle

    The Fall weather has been AMAZING! Great poofy clouds and good temperatures beckoned me outdoors this week. I decided to explore the hills of San Clemente and I found these awesome dried-up POOFY FLOWERS! So neat looking! For this recipe I thought I’d divert away from pumpkin to pay attention to another great Fall-ish flavor… APPLE! Read more

  • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

    These muffins remind me of a friend. This friend is probably one of the funniest, most creative, and longest lasting friends I have ever had. She’s fantastic. And it just so happens that the flavor marriage of pumpkin and chocolate is her favorite thing… (well, one of her favorite things.) This friend is Kiki. You should Read more

  • Meatloaf with Balsamic-Fig Compote

    Meatloaf with Balsamic-Fig Compote

    Meatloaf is a wonderful meal to make during the weekend or when you have some time to devote to the kitchen because it means you will have leftovers! (well, maybe not if you’re cooking for 5, but I cook for 2… which means lots of leftovers.) This recipe is a nice diversion from the tomato Read more

  • Turkey and Cranberry Salad

    Turkey and Cranberry Salad

    A few reasons I love the Fall season: Persimmons The smell of brush fires Winter Squash That’s about it. I really love summer. Long days, warm temps, suntans. Summer is amazing. But Summer 2012 has come to a close so… on to Fall! Fall is pretty cool too. It’s nice to have a drop in temperature Read more

  • Five-Spice Carrot Soup

    Five-Spice Carrot Soup

    Here’s a wonderful, quick, and CHEAP recipe for you all. The chinese five-spice adds a unique flavor to this soup. If you have some extra time and really want to increase the depth of flavor, toss the carrots in some oil and roast them first. Five-Spice Carrot Soup 2 Tbsp. coconut oil 1 onion, chopped Read more

  • Stuffed Dates

    Stuffed Dates

    Last night, I went to sleep to the sound of raindrops and when I awoke it was still drizzling a bit, but there were huge poofy clouds and the sun was rising over the mountains. I decided (even though the clouds to the west looked ominous) that I needed to go for a run and take Read more